This article was published by the IRS. The next tax season seems far away, but this is actually the perfect time for taxpayers to review their withholding and estimated tax payments. Because federal taxes are pay-as-you-go, it’s important for taxpayers to withhold enough from their paychecks or pay enough in estimated tax. If they don’t, they [...]
It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents by email. For paper documents such as W-2s and [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Whether it's a full-time job or just a side hustle, taxpayers must report gig economy earnings on their tax return. Understanding how gig work can affect taxes may sound complicated but, it doesn't have to be. The IRS offers several resources to help gig economy taxpayers properly fulfill their [...]
Worried about an identity thief filing a tax return in your name? The IRS can help protect you. It's called the IRS Identity Protection PIN or IP PIN, opt-in program. The IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to you and the IRS. It helps the IRS verify your identity and accept your electronic or [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Tax records are not a first priority for those affected by natural disasters nor should they be. However, these records may be necessary to get federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. It is important for victims of a disaster to reconstruct their records to help prove and document their losses. [...]
